NHTSA recall 18E025000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Reported Apr 26, 20182,430 vehicles affectedZF North America, Inc.Built Oct 8, 2013 – Mar 13, 2017
The defect
ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Axles equipped with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
The risk
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. ZF will provide a rebushing kit at no charge to repair the brake. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.